Acids Flashcards
What is the definition of an acid?
Proton donor
What happens when an acid and a metal react?
MASH
metal+acid—->salt+hydrogen
What is the definition of a strong acid?
They dissociate fully in water
What is the definition of a alkali?
Soluble base that releases hydroxide ions when it dissolves in water
What happens when you react and acid and a carbonate/hydrogencarbonate?
Acid+(hydrogen)carbonate–> salt+water+ carbon dioxide
What is the definition of a salt?
A salt is formed when a H+ in an acid is replaced by a metal ion or an ammonium ion
What is the definition of a weak acid?
Doesn’t dissociate fully in water
What happens when an acid reacts with a base/alkali?
Acid+base/alkali—->salt+water
What is the definition of a base?
Proton acceptor